If you're out by the California Blue Line stop in Logan Square, stop into Cozy Corner. Many, many chefs do, such as Mindy Segal, Cosmo Goss, Jason Vincent and Erik Chizeck from Barrelhouse Flat. Recommended dishes include "breakfast for dinner" and the corned beef hash.

Diner Grill is a favorite of many Chicago industry folk, including Chris Pandel, Jared Van Camp, Mike Sheerin, Erling Wu-Bower, and Josh Pearson. Order "the slinger" or "the dick burger." Pandel calls Diner Grill "a great intro into Chicago after hours greatness."

This suburban spot has the distinction of employing a former Charlie Trotter's employee and is run by cousins of the famous Palace Grill on Madison. Tony Priolo is a fan, he enjoys the omelettes.

White Palace Grill isn't just a favorite of Guy Fieri, it's also a spot that local chefs like The Publican's Brian Huston enjoy. Try the patty melt, blue plate specials, and eight types of chicken and waffles.

Huck Finn Restaurants are a South Side staple. Stop into the location on S. Cicero in Oak Lawn and you might just run into Graham Elliot.

East Lakeview diner Melrose Restaurant is beloved by both Matthias Merges and The Bentley's Ian Flowers. Merges loves it because "it's been there forever and they actually have a few homemade items."

Cleetus Friedman calls Jeri's Grill a "good old late night shit show" and recommends the chicken fried steak and eggs at the quintessential hole-in-the-wall.

If you go to Eleven City Diner one day, you might run into Curtis Duffy or Lettuce Entertain You partner Marc Jacobs. Duffy sometimes brings his kids here.

Hamburger King in Wrigleyville can be a confusing mix of classic diner fare and greasy Asian food. Dirk Flanigan, who has been a fan since 1988, recommends the Asian fare and the fact that they "serve togarashi with everything."

Humboldt Park's Flying Saucer, only open until 3 p.m., is a go-to breakfast and lunch spot for many vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters. Found's Nicole Pederson enjoys the "La Bazza Bowl" while Giuseppe Tentori enjoys the "Trucker Bowl."

DineAmic corporate chef (Siena Tavern, Bull & Bear, Public House) David Blonsky loves the spot on the northeastern edge of Wicker Park because it has "one of his favorite reubens in the city."